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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.07, 2,623.59 and 1,115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.07, 2,623.59 and 1,115.17 is: 1,539.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.07 : 2,623.59 = 1,115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.07/2,623.59 = 1,115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.07x = 2,623.59 × 1,115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.07x = 2,925,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,742.30/1,901.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.00

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